Downstream petrochemical news
LyondellBasell completes sale of select European strategic assessment assets
LyondellBasell has announced that it has completed the sale of select European olefins and polyolefins assets, and the associated business and corporate functions, to AEQUITA.
TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi sign agreement for US$10 billion chemicals investment
TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi Holding have announced a strategic collaboration agreement for ~$10 billion (AED36.7 billion) in capital investment in new industrial chemicals in the TA’ZIZ industrial chemicals ecosystem in the UAE.
TA’ZIZ announces agreements to expand UAE’s chemicals ecosystem
TA’ZIZ has announced the signing of long-term agreements spanning offtake, feedstock, and sales across its chemicals portfolio valued at US$28.5 billion (AED104.6 billion).
INEOS Acetyls and Sandpiper Chemicals announce collaboration for low-carbon methanol project
INEOS Acetyls and Sandpiper Chemicals, LLC today announced the formation of a strategic collaboration in support of Sandpiper’s low-carbon methanol production facility in Texas City, Texas, US.
Nextchem (MAIRE) awarded new contract in China
MAIRE has announces that Nextchem, through its subsidiary Conser has been awarded licensing, process design package, and technical services for a new plant to produce Trimellitic Anhydride in China.
Clariant launches new propane dehydrogenation catalyst
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, has announced the launch of CATOFIN 1000, its propane dehydrogenation catalyst.
INEOS strengthens European commitment with new distribution partnerships
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe is strengthening its commitment to Europe by signing new distribution agreements that expand access to its local, high-quality polyolefins offer.
WPU plans new chemical recycling facility for end-of-life plastics
WPU, Vitol’s plastics recycling business, plans to build a new chemical recycling facility for end-of-life plastics at the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, alongside Vitol’s refinery, VPR.
Syensqo and Shell Chemicals collaborate for low-carbon ethylene oxide solution
Syensqo and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. have collaborated to supply mass-balanced, low-carbon ethylene oxide solutions for the agricultural and industrial markets.
Cracking the challenge
Al Geraskin, Integrated Global Services (IGS), Czech Republic, examines challenges facing steam cracker performance, and provides solutions that can maximise olefin production and ensure sustainability.